The main draws are Mount Makiling and the hot springs — the volcano and the thermal waters that it produces. A soak in one of the resort pools, followed by a walk on the UPLB campus or a visit to IRRI, makes a straightforward day.
The IRRI Rice World Museum is genuinely interesting and free — the history of the Green Revolution in Asia told through rice breeding. The Raid on Los Baños Memorial marks one of the most celebrated rescue operations of the Pacific War. Tadlac Lake is a quiet spot for kayaking and birdwatching. Laguna de Bay is vast and impressive from the shore.
Before leaving, stock up on buko pie — the local coconut custard tart that defines this part of Laguna province.